US Bridges

45th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w

Fair

Queens County, New York · Woodside · Structure no. 000000002247430

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,076
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

45th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 45th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,076 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,506 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries45th Avenue
CrossesCSX Trans/Cpr&p&w
LocationWoodside
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.74068, -73.89092
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,076 (2019)
Projected traffic8,506 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 45th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is 45th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 45th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w carry?

About 6,076 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 45th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 45th Avenue over CSX Trans/Cpr&p&w?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.